THE JACKSONIAN's 12/15 Performance to Benefit the Actors Fund

The New Group production of Beth Henley's The Jacksonian - directed by Robert Falls and featuring Ed Harris, Glenne Headly, Amy Madigan, Bill Pullman and Juliet Brett - will offer a special performance to benefit The Actors Fund Dec. 15 at 8 PM.

The Special Benefit Performance has been added to the show's regular schedule, with all proceeds going to The Actors Fund. The company of The Jacksonian will be donating their time and talent to raise funds for the entertainment charity.

The New Group limited Off-Broadway engagement of The Jacksonian is slated through December 22. The show premiered in February 2012 at the Geffen Playhouse.

THE JACKSONIAN is playing at the The New Group @ Theatre Row (The Acorn Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street). For information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.actorsfund.org or call 212.221.7300 ext. 133.

The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps everyone-performers and those behind the scenes-who works in performing arts and entertainment, helping more than 13,500 people directly each year, and hundreds of thousands online. Serving professionals in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance, The Fund's programs include social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and employment and training services. With offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Actors Fund has-for 131 years-been a safety net for those in need, crisis or transition. Visit www.actorsfund.org.

Special Performances are among the most thrilling theatrical experiences and the hottest tickets in town. Broadway and Off-Broadway companies generously give their time and talent by adding these special shows to their already rigorous schedules, and perform for audiences full of their peers from the entertainment community. Proceeds from all Special Performances benefit The Actors Fund.